A new study from the Conservation Ecology Research Unit (CERU) at the University of Pretoria set out to unravel migration in the world’s largest terrestrial mammal - the savanna elephant.
Migration, a term often associated with wildebeest in th Read more »

Hunting of minke whales has ended in Iceland. Media sources reported today that cost and poor profits has made whaling no longer economically viable closing the local whaling industry.
“This is very good news for minke whales and Iceland, Read more »

Conservationists are calling for an immediate end to commercial whaling in Iceland after genetic tests revealed a whale harpooned in Icelandic waters earlier this month was a rare blue/fin whale hybrid.
There was international outcry after it was rev Read more »

Thousands of Icelanders and visiting tourists are expected to celebrate whales and show their support for whale protection in Iceland this weekend, despite a resumption of fin whaling in Icelandic waters in recent days.
Whale Day activities will be t Read more »

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Baidu, the leading Chinese language internet search provider, launched an historical initiative to protect biodiversity, at Baidu’s headquarters in Beijing.
In the joint initiative, nam Read more »

Harpoons are being trained on endangered fin whales in Icelandic waters for the first time in three years this summer.
Kristjan Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf, the only company involved in Icelandic fin whaling, announced his intention to resume killing Read more »

Partnership bolsters efforts in tackling wildlife trafficking around the globe
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and National Whistleblower Center (NWC) have signed a strategic cooperative agreement to further advance efforts in combat Read more »

Following a recent report issued by IFAW, this global workshop brings together key stakeholders to identify and share best practices.
Cyber-enabled wildlife crime poses a significant threat to the survival of endangered and threatened species, s Read more »

The International Coalition for Animal Welfare (ICFAW) has announced the adoption by OIE Member Countries of a cooperation agreement between the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and ICFAW. This agreement will further advance this close work Read more »

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